KR20170011870A - Electronic device and method thereof for providing content - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device and method for providing content are provided. An electronic device for providing content includes: a sensing unit for sensing a moving state or a stationary state of the electronic device; And stopping the provision of the content when the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state when the electronic device is providing the content in the stationary state, The control unit may provide the content.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device and a method for providing content,

This disclosure relates to electronic devices and methods for providing content, and more particularly, to electronic devices and methods for providing content based on movement of electronic devices.

The display device is a device having a function of displaying an image that the user can view. The user can view the broadcast through the display device. The display device displays the broadcast selected by the user among broadcast signals transmitted from the broadcast station on the display. Currently, broadcasting is changing from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting around the world.

Digital broadcasting refers to broadcasting in which digital video and audio signals are transmitted. Compared to analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is strong against external noise and has a small data loss, is advantageous for error correction, has a high resolution, and provides a clear screen. Also, unlike analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting is capable of bidirectional service.

In addition, in recent years, a smart TV providing various contents in addition to a digital broadcasting function has been provided. Research is sought to provide a more diverse and convenient viewing environment as well as providing contents to users.

The present disclosure provides an electronic device and method for providing content based on movement of an electronic device.

The technical objects to be achieved by the present invention are not limited to the technical matters mentioned above, and other technical subjects which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. There will be.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device for providing content, the electronic device including: a sensing unit for sensing a moving state or a stationary state of the electronic device; And stopping the provision of the content when the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state when the electronic device is providing the content in the stationary state, The control unit may provide the content.

In addition, the control unit may continuously provide the content at a point of time when the electronic device is changed from the moving state to the stationary state.

The electronic device further includes a grip portion mounted on the electronic device. The sensing portion senses that the grip portion is caught by the user and detects movement of the electronic device, so that the electronic device It is possible to detect the moving state.

The electronic device may further include: a power supply unit for supplying power; And the display unit may control the power unit to shut off power supplied to the display unit after a predetermined time has elapsed after the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state.

Further, the electronic device further includes a display unit, wherein the control unit provides the display unit with an interface regarding whether or not to provide the content when the electronic device is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, To provide the content.

The electronic device may further include a tuner unit for receiving the broadcast content, wherein when the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state, the control unit stops providing the broadcast content that is being provided, And to control the recording of the broadcast content received from the stopped point.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing content, the method comprising: providing content in an electronic device in a stationary state; Stopping the provision of the content when the electronic device changes from the stationary state to the moving state; And providing the content when the electronic device changes from the moving state to the stationary state.

In addition, when the electronic device is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the step of providing the content may successively provide the content at the point of time when the provision of the content is stopped.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing content, the method comprising: detecting that a grip portion mounted on the electronic device is in a state that can be caught by a user, detecting movement of the electronic device, The method may further comprise detecting a step.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of providing content, the method comprising the steps of: controlling a power unit to shut off power supplied to a display unit after a predetermined time elapses after the electronic apparatus is changed from the stationary state to the moving state .

In addition, when the electronic device is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the step of providing the content includes: providing an interface to the display unit as to whether or not to provide the content; And providing the content based on user input.

The step of stopping the provision of the content when the electronic device changes from the stationary state to the moving state includes stopping the providing of the broadcast content being provided and controlling the broadcast content received from the stopping point to be recorded Step < / RTI >

1 is a schematic view for explaining an embodiment.
Figures 2 and 3 are block diagrams of an electronic device associated with one embodiment.
FIGS. 4 to 7 are views for explaining an example of a handle attached to an electronic device according to an embodiment.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which power is turned off on the display unit of the electronic device according to one embodiment.
10 is a view for explaining an example in which power is cut off to the display unit of the electronic device according to the embodiment.
11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of automatically providing content according to an embodiment.
12 is a diagram for explaining an example of automatically providing content according to an embodiment.
13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of providing content according to a user input according to an embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a view for explaining an example of providing content according to a user input according to an embodiment.
15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of recording broadcast content according to an embodiment.
16 to 17 are views for explaining an example of recording broadcast content according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and similarities. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Further, numerals (e.g., first, second, etc.) used in the description process of this specification are only an identifier for distinguishing one component from another component

Hereinafter, an electronic apparatus related to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

The electronic device described in this specification may include analog TV, digital TV, 3D-TV, smart TV, LED TV, OLED TV, plasma TV, monitor and the like. In addition, the electronic device of the present invention can be used in various applications such as a desktop computer, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP May be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.

Throughout the specification, when a part is referred to as being "connected" to another part, it includes not only "directly connected" but also "electrically connected" with another part in between . Also, when an element is referred to as "comprising ", it means that it can include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic view for explaining an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the electronic device 100 may be a portable digital television equipped with a handle 50. However, the electronic device 100 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a portable multimedia player, a portable terminal, or an Internet of Things (IoT) network-based device, including a display unit 115, to which the handle 50 is attached.

The electronic device 100 may be of such a size that the handle 50 is as large as the user is carrying the electronic device 100 and moving. For example, the size of the electronic device 100 may include 15 inches, 17 inches, 19 inches, or 27 inches, but the size of the electronic device 100 is not limited to that just described. The above-described inch may be based on the size of the display portion included in the electronic device 100. [

The state of the handle 50 according to the embodiment may be such that the electronic device 100 can not be caught by the user's hand when the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state, as shown in Fig. The handle 50 according to one embodiment is inserted into a part of the electronic device 100 in the state where the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state (FIG. 1A, FIG. 6A) (See Fig. 4 (a) and Fig. 5 (a) to be described later).

1 (b), the state of the handle 50 according to one embodiment may be a state that can be caught by the user when the user moves the electronic device 100 and moves have. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 can be converted into a form suitable for carrying and moving the electronic device 100 conveniently using the handle 50. [

On the other hand, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may provide the content.

The content may include moving pictures, photographs, music, text, Internet-based content, or broadcast content, but the content is not limited to those just described.

When an image is included in the content provided by the electronic device 100 according to one embodiment, providing the content may include displaying the content on the display unit 115. [

The electronic device 100 may provide the content stored in the electronic device 100. In such a case, the electronic device 100 may provide the content stored in the electronic device 100 based on user input entered using the user input of the electronic device 100 and / or information received from the external device .

Further, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may provide content received from an external device. The content received from the external apparatus may include broadcast content received through the tuner unit 135. [ Content received from an external device may include content received from an IoT network-based device (e.g., smart home appliance, or smart office device).

Referring to Figure 1, in accordance with one embodiment, when electronic device 100 is providing content in a docked state (Figure 1 (a)), when electronic device 100 changes to a mobile state, (Fig. 1 (b)). Thereafter, when the electronic device 100 is changed to the stationary state again, the provision of the contents can be resumed (Fig. 1 (a)).

For example, if a user moves while a portable TV is put on a table and watching a video, the portable TV can automatically stop playing the content. Thereafter, when the user arrives at the destination and puts the portable TV back in the stationary state, the portable TV can reproduce the video that the user was watching, following the point of time at which the user stopped. This allows the user of the electronic device to watch the portable TV without moving the video that was being played back on the portable TV and without moving the video again to reach the destination, You can watch without a part.

Figures 2 and 3 are block diagrams of an electronic device associated with one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 100 may include a sensing unit 140 and a control unit 180. However, not all illustrated components are required. The electronic device 100 may be implemented by more components than the components shown, and the electronic device 100 may be implemented by fewer components.

3, the electronic device 100 according to one embodiment includes a video processing unit 110, an audio processing unit 120, an audio output unit 125, a power source unit 130, a tuner unit 130, A communication unit 150, a sensing unit 160, an input / output unit 170, and a storage unit 190.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in order.

The video processing unit 110 performs processing on the video data received by the electronic device 100. [ The video processing unit 110 may perform various image processing such as decoding, scaling, noise filtering, frame rate conversion, resolution conversion, and the like on the video data.

The display unit 115 displays a video included in the broadcast signal received through the tuner unit 135 on the screen under the control of the controller 180. [ The display unit 115 may display content (e.g., moving image) input through the communication unit 150 or the input / output unit 170. The display unit 115 can output an image stored in the storage unit 190 under the control of the controller 180. [ In addition, the display unit 115 may include a voice UI (including a voice command word guide) for performing a voice recognition task corresponding to speech recognition, or a voice recognition unit for performing a motion recognition task corresponding to motion recognition And may display a motion UI (e.g., including a user motion guide for motion recognition).

According to one embodiment, the display unit 115 can display the content under the control of the control unit 180. [ The display unit 115 can display the content being played back under the control of the control unit 180 when the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state under the control of the control unit 180, the display unit 115 displays a still image at the time when the provision of the content is stopped .

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state under the control of the control unit 180, the display unit 115 sequentially provides the content at the time when the provision of the content is stopped .

The audio processing unit 120 performs processing on the audio data. In the audio processing unit 120, various processes such as decoding and amplification of audio data, noise filtering, and the like may be performed. Meanwhile, the audio processing unit 120 may include a plurality of audio processing modules for processing audio corresponding to a plurality of contents.

The audio output unit 125 outputs the audio included in the broadcast signal received through the tuner unit 135 under the control of the controller 180. [ The audio output unit 125 may output audio (e.g., voice, sound) input through the communication unit 150 or the input / output unit 170. [ The audio output unit 125 may output the audio stored in the storage unit 190 under the control of the control unit 180. The audio output unit 125 may include at least one of a speaker 126, a headphone output terminal 127, or a Sony / Philips Digital Interface (S / PDIF) output terminal 128. The audio output unit 125 A speaker 126, a headphone output terminal 127, and an S / PDIF output terminal 128. [

The power supply unit 130 supplies power from the external power source to the components 110 to 190 inside the electronic device 100 under the control of the control unit 180. [ The power supply 130 supplies power output from one or more batteries (not shown) located inside the electronic device 100 to the internal components 110 to 190 under the control of the controller 180 Can supply.

The power supply 130 supplies power to the display unit 115 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state under the control of the controller 180. [ Lt; / RTI >

The tuner 135 tunes only a frequency of a channel to be received by the electronic device 100 among many radio wave components through amplification, mixing, and resonance of a broadcast signal received through wire or wireless, (tuning). The broadcast signal includes audio, video and additional information (for example, EPG (Electronic Program Guide)).

The tuner unit 135 receives a channel number (e.g., a channel number) according to a user input (e.g., a control signal received from the control apparatus, such as a channel number input, an up- For example, a cable broadcast 506).

The tuner unit 135 can receive broadcast signals from various sources such as terrestrial broadcasting, cable broadcasting, satellite broadcasting, internet broadcasting, and the like. The tuner unit 135 may receive a broadcast signal from a source such as an analog broadcast or a digital broadcast. The broadcast signal received through the tuner unit 135 is decoded (for example, audio decoding, video decoding, or side information decoding) and separated into audio, video and / or additional information. The separated audio, video and / or additional information may be stored in the storage unit 190 under the control of the control unit 180.

Also, the tuner section 135 of the electronic device 100 may be one or more. Tuner section 135 may be implemented as an all-in-one with electronic device 100 or a separate device (e.g., set-top box) having a tuner section that is electrically connected to device 100 (not shown), and a tuner unit (not shown) connected to the input / output unit 170).

The tuner unit 135 may receive the broadcast signal under control of the control unit 180 and output the received broadcast signal to the display unit 115.

The sensing unit 140 may sense the state of the electronic device 100 or the state around the electronic device 100 and may transmit the sensed information to the control unit 130. [ The sensing unit 1400 includes a magnetism sensor 141, an acceleration sensor 142, a temperature / humidity sensor 143, an infrared sensor 144, a gyroscope sensor 145, (GPS) 146, an air pressure sensor 147, a proximity sensor 148, and an RGB sensor (illuminance sensor) 149. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The function of each sensor can be intuitively deduced from the name by those skilled in the art, so a detailed description will be omitted.

In addition, the sensing unit 140 according to an exemplary embodiment may include a grip portion sensor 140a and a motion sensor 140b.

According to one embodiment, the grip portion sensor 140a can sense or sense that the grip portion 50 can be caught by the user.

For example, the handle sensor 140a may be implemented as an on / off switch. The grip portion sensor 140a may be implemented as a proximity sensor or a touch sensor. The grip portion sensor 140a may be implemented as a touch sensor capable of sensing a user's touch input. Also, the grip portion sensor 140a may be implemented as a light sensor, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the motion sensor 140b may sense that the electronic device 100 is in motion.

For example, the motion sensor 140b may include an acceleration sensor 142, a gyroscope sensor 145, a geomagnetic sensor 141, and a gravity sensor But is not limited to, at least one.

The sensing unit 140 may include a sensor for sensing a touch input by an input tool and a sensor for sensing a touch input by a user. In this case, the sensor for sensing the touch input by the user may be included in the touch screen or the touch pad. Further, a sensor for sensing a touch input by the input tool may be located below the touch screen or the touch pad, or may be included in the touch screen or the touch pad.

The communication unit 150 may connect the electronic device 100 to an external device (e.g., an audio device or the like) under the control of the control unit 180. [ The control unit 180 can transmit / receive the content to / from the external device connected through the communication unit 150, download the application from the external device, or browse the web.

The communication unit 150 may include at least one of a wireless LAN 151, a Bluetooth 152, and a wired Ethernet (Ethernet) 153 in accordance with the performance and structure of the electronic device 100. The communication unit 150 may include a combination of a wireless LAN 151, a Bluetooth 152, and a wired Ethernet (Ethernet) 153.

The communication unit 150 may include a Bluetooth low energy communication unit, a near field communication unit, a WLAN communication unit, a Zigbee communication unit, an IrDA (infrared data association) communication unit, a WFD -Fi Direct communication unit, an UWB (ultra wideband) communication unit, and an Ant + communication unit, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Further, the communication unit 150 can transmit and receive wireless signals to and from at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data depending on a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message transmission / reception.

In addition, the communication unit 150 may include a broadcast receiver for receiving broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from outside through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel.

The communication unit 150 can receive the control signal of the external control device under the control of the control unit 180. [ The control signal may be implemented as a Bluetooth type, an RF signal type, or a WiFi type.

The sensing unit 160 senses the user's voice, the user's image, or the user's interaction.

The microphone 161 receives the utterance voice of the user. The microphone 161 converts the received voice into an electric signal and outputs the electric signal to the controller 180. The user voice may include, for example, a voice corresponding to a menu or function of the electronic device 100. The recognition range of the microphone 161 is preferably within 4 m from the microphone 161 to the user's position and the recognition range of the microphone 161 is determined based on the size of the user's voice and the surrounding environment (for example, Can be correspondingly changed.

The microphone 161 may be integrated with the electronic device 100 or separately. The separated microphone 161 may be electrically connected to the electronic device 100 through the communication unit 150 or the input / output unit 170.

It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the microphone 161 may be omitted depending on the performance and structure of the electronic device 100.

The camera section 162 may be composed of a lens (not shown) and an image sensor (not shown). The camera section 162 can support optical zoom or digital zoom using a plurality of lenses and image processing. The recognition range of the camera unit 162 can be variously set according to the angle of the camera and the surrounding environment conditions. When the camera unit 162 is composed of a plurality of cameras, it is possible to receive a three-dimensional still image or a three-dimensional motion using a plurality of cameras.

The camera unit 162 may be integrated with the electronic device 100 or separately. A separate device (not shown) including the separated camera unit 152 may be electrically connected to the electronic device 100 through the communication unit 150 or the input / output unit 170.

It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the camera portion 162 may be omitted depending on the performance and structure of the electronic device 100. [

The light receiving unit 163 receives an optical signal (including a control signal) received from an external control apparatus through an optical window (not shown) of the bezel of the display unit 115 or the like. The light receiving unit 163 can receive an optical signal corresponding to a user input (e.g., touch, pressed, touch gesture, voice, or motion) from an external control apparatus. The control signal can be extracted from the received optical signal under the control of the controller 180. [

The input / output unit 170 outputs video (e.g., moving picture), audio (e.g., audio, music and the like), and additional information (e.g., moving picture) from the outside of the electronic device 100 under the control of the controller 180 For example, EPG, etc.). The input / output unit 170 includes one of a high-definition multimedia interface port 171, a component jack 172, a PC port 173, and a USB port 174 . ≪ / RTI > The input / output unit 170 may include a combination of an HDMI port 171, a component jack 172, a PC port 173, and a USB port 174.

It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration and operation of the input / output unit 170 can be variously implemented in accordance with the embodiments.

The control unit 180 controls the signal flow between the overall operation of the electronic device 100 and the internal components 110 to 190 of the electronic device 100 and performs the function of processing the data. The control unit 180 may execute an OS (Operating System) and various applications stored in the storage unit 190 when the control unit 180 satisfies the conditions of the user input or preset conditions.

The controller 180 stores a signal or data input from the outside of the electronic device 100 or a RAM 181 used as a storage area corresponding to various operations performed in the electronic device 100, (ROM) 182 and a processor 183, in which a control program for the control of the controller 182 is stored.

The processor 183 may include a graphic processor (not shown) for graphics processing corresponding to the video. The processor 183 may be implemented as a SoC (System On Chip) incorporating a core (not shown) and a GPU (not shown). The processor 183 may include single core, dual core, triple core, quad core, and cores thereof.

The processor 183 may also include a plurality of processors. For example, the processor 183 may be implemented as a main processor (not shown) and a sub processor (not shown) operating in a sleep mode.

The graphic processing unit 184 generates a screen including various objects such as an icon, an image, and a text using an operation unit (not shown) and a rendering unit (not shown). The operation unit calculates attribute values such as coordinate values, types, sizes, and colors to be displayed by each of the objects according to the layout of the screen using the user interaction sensed through the sensing unit 160. [ The rendering unit generates screens of various layouts including the objects based on the attribute values calculated by the operation unit. The screen generated by the rendering unit is displayed in the display area of the display unit 115.

The first to n interfaces 185-1 to 185-n are connected to the various components described above. One of the interfaces may be a network interface connected to an external device via a network.

The RAM 181, ROM 182, processor 183, graphics processor 184 and first through n interfaces 185-1 through 185-n may be interconnected via an internal bus 186 .

The term " control unit " in this embodiment may include a processor 183, a ROM 182, and a RAM 181.

The control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment is configured to control the provision of content when the electronic device 100 changes from a stationary state to a moving state when the electronic device 100 is providing content in a stationary state You can stop.

The control unit 180 may control the power supply unit 130 to shut off power supplied to the display unit 115 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state.

In addition, the control unit 180 can provide the content when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state.

In addition, the control unit 180 can continuously provide the content at the time when the electronic device 100 is stopped from providing the content when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state.

In addition, the control unit 180 may provide the display unit 115 with an interface as to whether or not to provide the content when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state. The control unit 180 may provide the content based on the user input.

When the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state, the control unit 180 stops providing the broadcast content that is being provided, and causes the broadcast content received through the tuner unit 135 to be recorded from the point of time when the electronic device 100 is stopped Can be controlled.

It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration and operation of the control unit 180 can be variously implemented in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention.

The storage unit 190 may store various data, programs, or applications for driving and controlling the electronic device 100 under the control of the control unit 180. [ The storage unit 190 includes a video processing unit 110, a display unit 115, an audio processing unit 120, an audio output unit 125, a power source unit 130, a tuner unit 140, a communication unit 150, Output unit 170 and the input / output signal or data corresponding to the driving of the input / output unit 170. The storage unit 190 is provided with a control program for controlling the electronic device 100 and the control unit, (E.g., image text, icons, buttons, etc.), user information, documents, databases, or related data to provide a graphical user interface have.

In one embodiment, the term " storage unit " refers to a storage unit 190, a ROM 182 of a control unit, a RAM 181, or a memory card (e.g., micro SD card, USB memory , Not shown). In addition, the storage unit 190 may include a nonvolatile memory, a volatile memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD).

The storage unit 190 includes a broadcast receiving module, a channel control module, a volume control module, a communication control module, a voice recognition module, a motion recognition module, a light receiving module, a display control module, an audio control module, A power control module, an external device power control module, a voice database (DB), or a motion database (DB), which are connected by wireless (e.g., Bluetooth). Unlisted modules and a database of the storage unit 190 are provided in the electronic device 100 for controlling the functions of broadcasting reception, channel control function, volume control function, communication control function, voice recognition function, motion recognition function, A display control function, an audio control function, an external input control function, a power control function, or a power control function of an external device connected to the wireless (for example, Bluetooth). The control unit 180 can perform respective functions using the software stored in the storage unit 190. [

In addition, the electronic device 100 having the display unit 115 can be electrically connected to a separate external device having a tuner unit (e.g., a set-top box, not shown). For example, the electronic device 100 may be implemented as an analog TV, a digital TV, a 3D-TV, a smart TV, an LED TV, an OLED TV, a plasma TV, a monitor, Will be readily understood by those skilled in the art.

The components (e.g., 110 through 190) shown in the electronic device 100 of FIG. 3 may be added or deleted at least one component depending on the capabilities of the electronic device 100. It will also be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the location of the components (e.g., 110-190) may vary depending on the performance or architecture of the electronic device 100.

FIGS. 4 to 7 are views for explaining an example of a handle attached to an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the handle 50a can be used as a pedestal when the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state. As shown in Fig. 4 (a), a handle 50a may be provided on the back surface of the electronic device 100. Fig. For example, protrusions provided on one side of the handle 50a may be fitted in the groove 10a provided on the back side of the electronic device 100 and may be mounted so as to move in a sliding manner.

As shown in Fig. 4 (a), when the handle 50a is moved in the upward direction (arrow direction), the handle 50a is pulled out of the electronic device 100 To be exposed to the upper side of the upper surface of the main body.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 100 may include a knob sensor 140a for detecting whether the knob portion 50a can be caught by the user.

According to one embodiment, the grip sensor 140a is switched to a state in which the grip portion 50a can be caught by the user so that the grip portion 50a can determine whether the grip portion 50a is in a stationary state or in a state that can be caught by the user And can be mounted on a part of the surface which can be brought into contact when it comes into contact.

The grip portion sensor 140a may be implemented as an on / off switch, but the grip portion sensor 140a is not limited to the one described above. For example, the grip portion sensor 140a may be configured as a proximity sensor or a touch sensor. 4, when the grip portion sensor 140a is constituted by a proximity sensor or a touch sensor, as the grip 50a is raised and positioned in the upward direction, the grip portion sensor 140a is operated so that the grip portion 50a It is possible to output a sensing value indicating that it is in a state that can be caught.

Referring to FIG. 5, the handle 50b can be used as a pedestal when the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state. As shown in Fig. 5 (a), a handle 50b may be provided on the back surface of the electronic device 100 in general. For example, the handle portion 50b may be configured as a triangular-shaped pedestal.

As shown in Fig. 5 (a), when the knob portion 50b is moved in the upward direction (arrow direction) as shown in Fig. 5 (b) And is exposed above the upper surface of the body 100 to be converted into a shape that the user can hold by hand.

On the other hand, the electronic device 100 may include a handgrip sensor 140a for detecting whether the handle portion 50b can be caught by the user.

5, according to one embodiment, the handle sensor 140a may be provided so that the handle portion 50a can be held by a user (not shown) so that the handle portion 50a can determine whether the handle portion 50a is in a stationary state or can be caught by the user. And can be mounted on a part of the surface that can be contacted when it is converted into a state that can be caught.

The grip portion sensor 140a may be implemented as an on / off switch, but the grip portion sensor 140a is not limited to the one described above. For example, the grip portion sensor 140a may be configured as a proximity sensor or a touch sensor. 5, when the grip portion sensor 50a is embodied as a proximity sensor or a touch sensor, as the grip portion 50b is folded in the upward direction, the grip portion sensor 140a causes the grip portion 50b, It is possible to output a sensing value indicating that the state can be caught by the sensor.

6 (a), when the handle 50c is in a stationary state and not in use by the user, the handle 50c is inserted into the interior of the electronic device 100, Lt; / RTI > When the handle 50c is in close contact with the electronic device 100 and the handle 50c is held in the upward direction (arrow direction) by fitting a hand between the handle 50c and the electronic device 100, The shape of the handle 50c can be a shape erected on the electronic device 100 or converted into a shape pulled out of the electronic device 100 (Fig. 6 (b)).

According to one embodiment, the handle portion sensor 140a is for sensing whether the handle portion 50c is in a state that can be caught by the user. The grip portion sensor 140a may be mounted inside the electronic device 100 as shown in Fig. 6 (a), but the mounting position of the grip portion sensor 50c is not limited to that described above.

According to one embodiment, the handgrip sensor 140a may be implemented as an on / off switch. 6 (a), the grip portion sensor 140a can be turned on when the grip portion 50c is pulled out from the inside of the electronic device 100 (arrow direction), but the grip portion sensor 50c are not limited to those described above. For example, the handle portion sensor 50c can be turned off when the handle portion 50c is pulled out of the electronic device 100. [

The handle portion sensor 140a according to one embodiment is not limited to the on / off switch.

For example, the grip portion sensor 150a may be implemented as a touch sensor capable of sensing a user's touch input. The grip portion sensor 150a implemented as a touch sensor may be disposed to sense a touch input of a user contacting the grip portion 50. [ When the user holds the handle 50, the handle sensor 140a can sense that the electronic device 100 is held by the user.

Also, for example, the grip portion sensor 140a may be implemented as a light sensor. When the grip portion sensor 140a is constituted by a light sensor including a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, the grip portion sensor 140a is configured such that when the grip portion 50c is pulled out of the electronic device 100, The light receiving unit can receive the light and sense that the handle 50c is pulled out of the electronic device 100. [

According to one embodiment, the sensed value output from the handgrip sensor 140a may be transmitted to the electronic device 100. [ The electronic device 100 can determine whether or not the grip portion 50 can be caught by the user based on the sensing value of the grip portion sensor 140a.

FIG. 7 is another example of a handle portion mounted to an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment.

Referring to Fig. 7 (a), the grip portions 50d and 50e are mounted on the left and right sides of the electronic device 100, respectively. In the case of Fig. 7A, the grip sensor 140a for sensing whether or not the grip portion is used can be mounted at a position close to each of the grip portions mounted on the left and right sides.

Referring to FIG. 7 (b), an example in which the handle 50f is mounted on the right side of the electronic device 100 is shown. In the case of FIG. 7 (b), the handle sensor 140a for sensing whether or not the handle is used can be installed at a position close to the handle 50f attached to the right side.

Referring to FIG. 7C, the handle 50g is mounted on the left side of the electronic device 100. FIG. In the case of FIG. 7C, the handle sensor 140a for sensing whether or not the handle is used can be mounted at a position close to the handle 50g attached to the left side.

Referring to Fig. 7 (d), the handle 50h is mounted on the electronic device 100 in the form of a string. 7 (d), the handle sensor 140a for sensing whether or not the handle portion is used is provided with a connecting portion for connecting the handle portion 50h and the electronic device 100, or a connecting portion for connecting the handle portion 50h and the electronic device 100, (50h) surface of the substrate.

Meanwhile, the grip portions 50a to 50h shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 may be made of the same material as the outer appearance material of the electronic device 100. FIG. For example, the outer appearance of the electronic device 100 and the handle portions 50a-50h may all be made of a plastic material. The handle portions 50a to 50h may be made of a material different from that of the electronic device 100. For example, the outer appearance of the electronic device 100 is made of a plastic material, and the handle portions 50a to 50h can be made of a material such as leather, synthetic leather, cloth, or iron.

4 to 7 illustrate an embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment.

In step S801 of Fig. 8, the control unit 180 can provide the content in a state where the electronic device 100 is stationary. For example, the user can place the electronic device 100 on a table and watch the video. Since the electronic device 100 has been described above with reference to FIG. 1 in relation to providing the content, a detailed description will be omitted.

In step S802 of Fig. 8, the control unit 180 can stop providing the content when the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state.

According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 may determine through the sensing unit 140 whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state.

According to one embodiment, the sensing unit 140 may include a handgrip sensor 140a. The controller 180 can detect that the electronic device 100 is in a moving state by sensing that the handle 50 can be caught by the user through the handle sensor 140a.

Also, according to one embodiment, the sensing unit 140 may include a motion sensor 140b. The controller 180 may detect movement of the electronic device 100 through the motion sensor 140b and may determine that the electronic device 100 is in a moving state.

The motion sensor 140b may sense that the electronic device 100 is moving. According to one embodiment, the motion sensor 140b includes an acceleration sensor 142, a gyroscope sensor 145, a geomagnetic sensor 141, and a gravity sensor ), But the present invention is not limited thereto.

In step S802, if it is determined that the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the control unit 180 can stop providing the content that is being provided.

For example, while the user places the electronic device 100 on the table and watches the video, the user can hold the handle 50 of the electronic device 100 for movement. At this time, if the electronic device 100 senses that the electronic device 100 is in a moving state through the grip portion sensor 140a and the motion sensor 140b, it can stop the video reproduction.

In step S803 of Fig. 8, the control unit 180 can provide the content when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state.

According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 may be configured to control the electronic device 100 via the sensing unit 140, including the grip unit sensor 140a and the motion sensor 140b, . According to one embodiment, when the controller 180 determines that the electronic device 100 is not in the moving state, it may determine that the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state.

For example, when the user holds the handle 50 of the electronic device 100 and arrives at the destination to place the electronic device 100 on a table or the like, the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 controls the handle unit sensor 140a and the motion sensor 140b, it can be determined that the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state rather than in a moving state. At this time, the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 can resume providing the stopped content.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an example in which power is turned off on the display unit of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

In step S901 of Fig. 9, the control unit 180 can provide the content in the electronic device 100 in a stationary state. In step S902, the control unit 180 can determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. In step S903, if it is determined in step S902 that the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the control unit 180 can stop providing the content. Steps S901, S902, and S903 have been described above with reference to steps S801 and S802 in Fig. 8, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In step S904 of Fig. 9, the control unit 180 can determine whether a preset time has passed. According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 may determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the electronic device 100 was changed from the stationary state to the moving state.

In step S905 of FIG. 9, if it is determined in step S904 that the preset time has passed, the controller 180 may cut off the power supplied to the display unit 115. FIG.

According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 may be sensing whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state through the sensing unit 140. [ The control unit 180 controls the power unit 130 to shut off the power supplied to the display unit 115 so that the display unit 115 is turned off when the duration of the moving state of the electronic device 100 has passed a preset time . As a result, the power consumption of the battery can be reduced.

Also, according to one embodiment, after a certain period of time has elapsed since the power supply to the display unit 115 was turned off in step S905, the electronic device 100 was supplied with the other components of the electronic device 100 The power supply unit 130 may be controlled to shut off the power supply.

For example, the electronic device 100 may include a sensing unit 140 for determining whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state, a RAM for storing a task being executed in the electronic device 100, The power consumption of the battery can be minimized by controlling the power supply unit 130 to shut off the power supplied to the remaining components except the configuration.

10 is a view for explaining an example in which power is cut off to the display unit of the electronic device according to the embodiment.

As shown in Fig. 10A, when the electronic device 100 is in a moving state, the display unit 115 can display an image at the time when the reproduction of the content is stopped.

Referring to FIG. 10B, when the predetermined period of time has elapsed as the moving time of the electronic device 100 continues, the controller 180 controls the power source 130 (130) to shut off the power supplied to the display unit 115 , The display unit 115 can be turned off. As a result, the power consumption of the battery of the electronic device 100 can be minimized.

FIG. 10 shows an embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of automatically providing content according to an embodiment.

In step S1101 of Fig. 11, the control unit 180 can provide the content when the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state. In step S1102, the control unit 180 can determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. In step S1103, if it is determined in step S1102 that the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the control unit 180 can stop providing the content. Steps S1101, S1102, and S1103 have already been described above with reference to steps S801 and S802 in Fig. 8, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In step S1104 of Fig. 11, the control unit 180 may determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 may be sensing whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state through the sensing unit 140. [

In step S1105 of Fig. 11, if it is determined in step S1104 that the electronic device 100 is not in the moving state, the control unit 180 may continuously provide the content at the time of stopping the provision of the content.

According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 of the electronic device 100 can subsequently provide the content at the point of time when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state. For example, the electronic device 100 can subsequently reproduce the video at the point in time when the provision of the content is stopped in step S1103, so that the user can continuously watch the video without missing portions even after the location is moved.

12 is a diagram for explaining an example of automatically providing content according to an embodiment.

As shown in Fig. 12 (a), when the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the display unit 115 can be turned off. For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state, the control unit 180 controls the power supply unit 130 to shut off the power supplied to the display unit 115, The unit 115 can be turned off.

Referring to FIG. 12 (b), when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the controller 180 can automatically provide the content at the point of time when the provision of the content is stopped. Thus, the user can continuously watch the video that he / she was watching before moving, without any additional operation for reproducing the video.

12 shows one embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of providing content according to a user input according to an embodiment.

In step S1301 of Fig. 13, the control unit 180 can provide the content in an electronic device in a stationary state. In step S1302, the control unit 180 may determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. In step S1303, if it is determined in step S1302 that the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the control unit 180 can stop providing the content. The steps S1301, S1302, and S1303 have been described above with reference to steps S801 and S802 in Fig. 8, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In step S1304 of FIG. 13, the control unit 180 may determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 may be sensing whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state through the sensing unit 140. [

In step S1305 of FIG. 13, if it is determined in step S1304 that the electronic device 100 is not in the moving state, the control unit 180 may provide the display unit 115 with an interface as to whether or not to provide the content. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the electronic device 100 can provide the display unit 115 with a screen that the user can select as to whether to reproduce the content again.

In step S1306 of Fig. 13, the control unit 180 may provide the content based on the user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may resume playback of content upon receipt of a user input selecting to play back the content at a later time.

FIG. 14 is a view for explaining an example of providing content according to a user input according to an embodiment.

As shown in Fig. 14 (a), when the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the display unit 115 can be turned off. For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state, the control unit 180 controls the power supply unit 130 to shut off the power supplied to the display unit 115, The unit 115 can be turned off.

Referring to FIG. 14B, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the control unit 180 may provide the display unit 115 with an interface screen related to whether to reproduce the content again .

For example, when the electronic device 100 stops playing as the electronic device 100 is changed to the moving state, the selection menu 11 (for example, , 'Next view') can be displayed on the display unit 115.

In addition, for example, when the electronic device 100 stops playing as the electronic device 100 is changed to the moving state, the selection menu 12 for viewing the content that is being viewed from the beginning, (E.g., 'view from the beginning') on the display unit 115.

In addition, for example, when the electronic device 100 stops playing as the electronic device 100 is changed to the moving state, the selection menu 13 for ending the playback of the content, ) (For example, 'end') on the display unit 115.

FIG. 14 illustrates an embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of recording broadcast content according to an embodiment.

In step S1501 of Fig. 15, the control unit 180 may provide the broadcast content when the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may provide the broadcast content received through the tuner unit 135 to the display unit 115. [

In step S1502 of FIG. 15, the control unit 180 may determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. In step S1503, if it is determined in step S1502 that the electronic device 100 is in the moving state, the control unit 180 can stop providing the broadcast content. Steps S1502 and S1503 have already been described above with reference to steps S801 and S802 in Fig. 8, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In step S1504 of FIG. 15, the control unit 180 may control the received broadcast content to be recorded from the time when the provision of the broadcast content is stopped.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is changed to the moving state while the broadcast content is being provided in the stationary state, the electronic device 100 stops providing the broadcast content, And may be recorded and stored in the storage unit 190.

In step S1505 of FIG. 15, the control unit 180 may determine whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state. According to one embodiment, the control unit 180 may be sensing whether the electronic device 100 is in a moving state through the sensing unit 140. [

In step S1506 of FIG. 15, if it is determined in step S1505 that the electronic device 100 is not in the moving state, the controller 180 may provide the display unit 115 with an interface as to whether to provide the broadcast content. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the electronic device 100 may provide a display portion 115 with a screen for the user to select whether to provide the broadcast content.

In step S1507 of Fig. 15, the control unit 180 may provide the broadcast content based on the user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may resume providing broadcast content upon receipt of a user input selecting to continue viewing the broadcast content.

16 to 17 are views for explaining an example of recording broadcast content according to an embodiment.

16 (a), the electronic device 100 can display the broadcast content received through the tuner unit 135 on the display unit 115 in a stationary state.

Referring to FIG. 16B, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the stationary state to the moving state, the provision of the broadcast content can be stopped.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 can control the power supply unit 130 to stop the power supply to the display unit 115 as the broadcast content is stopped.

As another example, as the electronic device 100 stops providing the broadcast content, the electronic device 100 can display the still image at the stopped time on the display unit 115. [ Thereafter, the electronic device 100 can control the power supply unit 130 so that the power supplied to the display unit 115 is cut off as the predetermined time elapses.

As shown in FIG. 16B, the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment is configured such that, from the point of time when the provision of the broadcast content being provided in the stationary state is stopped, the broadcast content received through the tuner unit 135 Can be controlled to be recorded.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 100 may provide a function of recording a broadcast content so that the user can view the broadcast content without missing a part of the broadcast content.

FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining an operation of receiving the broadcast content from the time when the provision of the broadcast content is stopped through the tuner unit 135 while the moving state of the electronic device 100 is continued, as described with reference to FIG. Indicating that the broadcast content can be recorded.

17B, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the control unit 180 may provide the display unit 115 with an interface screen related to whether to provide the broadcast content .

For example, when the electronic device 100 is stopped while the electronic device 100 is being changed to the moving state while providing the broadcast content in the stationary state, the selection menu 21 ) (E.g., 'view after recorded video') on the display unit 115.

By playing back the recorded video by the electronic device 100, the user can watch the broadcast content after the viewing of the broadcast content is stopped.

In addition, when the electronic device 100 is stopped while the electronic device 100 is being changed to the moving state while the broadcast content is being provided in the stationary state, the selection for viewing the broadcast content received through the current tuner 135 And display the menu 22 (e.g., 'current broadcast view') on the display unit 115. The electronic device 100 displays the broadcast content received through the tuner 135 on the display unit 115, thereby providing a real time broadcast image to the user.

In addition, for example, when the electronic device 100 is stopped while the electronic device 100 is changing from a moving state to a moving state while providing broadcast content while the electronic device 100 is in a stationary state, The user can display the menu 23 (e.g., 'continue recording') on the display unit 115. The electronic device 100 may continue to record the broadcast content received through the tuner 135. [

In addition, for example, when the electronic device 100 is stopped while the electronic device 100 is changing from the moving state to the moving state while the electronic device 100 is providing the broadcast content in the stationary state, The user can display the menu 24 (e.g., 'end') on the display unit 115.

17B shows an example of providing an interface screen related to whether to provide broadcast content when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

As another example, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the electronic device 100 automatically provides the broadcast content (see Fig. 16 (a)) that was being provided when the electronic device 100 was in the previous stationary state You may. For example, when the electronic device 100 is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, by reproducing the recorded image, the user can immediately watch the broadcast content immediately after the viewing of the broadcast content is stopped.

16 to 17 illustrate an embodiment, but are not limited thereto.

It is to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the order of the operations shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 8, 9, 11, 13 and 15, and according to various embodiments of the present invention, some steps may be omitted or added, It can be understood that the order can be changed.

Some embodiments may also be implemented in the form of a recording medium including instructions executable by a computer, such as program modules, being executed by a computer. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, the computer-readable medium can include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Communication media typically includes any information delivery media, including computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave, or other transport mechanism.

Also, in this specification, the term " part " may be a hardware component such as a processor or a circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only and that those of ordinary skill in the art can readily understand that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

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Claims (12)

An electronic device for providing content,
A sensing unit for sensing a moving state or a stationary state of the electronic device; And
And stopping the supply of the content when the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state when the electronic device is providing the content in the stationary state and the electronic device is switched from the moving state to the stationary state And to provide the content when changed.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And when the electronic device is changed from the moving state to the stationary state, the electronic device subsequently provides the content at the point of time when the provision of the content is stopped.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a handle portion mounted on the electronic device,
The sensing unit includes:
Wherein the electronic device senses that the electronic device is in the moving state as it senses that the handle portion is in a state that can be caught by the user and detects movement of the electronic device.
The method according to claim 1,
A power supply for supplying power; And
And a display unit,
Wherein,
And controls the power supply unit to shut off power supplied to the display unit when a predetermined time elapses after the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state.
The method according to claim 1,
And a display unit,
Wherein,
Providing an interface to the display unit as to whether to provide the content if the electronic device changes from the moving state to the stationary state, and to provide the content based on user input.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a tuner unit for receiving broadcast content,
Wherein,
And stops the provision of the broadcast content that is being provided when the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state, and controls the broadcast content received from the stopped point to be recorded.
A method for providing content,
The electronic device providing content in a docked state;
Stopping the provision of the content when the electronic device changes from the stationary state to the moving state; And
And providing the content when the electronic device changes from the moving state to the stationary state.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein providing the content when the electronic device changes from the moving state to the stationary state comprises:
And subsequently provides the content at the time of stopping the provision of the content.
8. The method of claim 7,
Further comprising the step of sensing that the electronic device is in the moving state upon sensing movement of the electronic device by sensing that the handle portion mounted on the electronic device is in a state that can be caught by the user.
8. The method of claim 7,
Further comprising the step of controlling the power supply unit to shut off power supplied to the display unit after a predetermined time elapses after the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state.
8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein providing the content when the electronic device changes from the moving state to the stationary state comprises:
Providing an interface to the display unit as to whether or not to provide the content; And
And providing the content based on user input.
8. The method of claim 7,
Stopping the provision of the content when the electronic device is changed from the stationary state to the moving state,
Stopping the provision of the broadcast content being provided, and controlling the broadcast content received from the stop point to be recorded.

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